Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Dept. of Financial Institutions: Promote charity fraud awareness
MADISON, Wis. – Many Wisconsinites will donate to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations this holiday season. During Charity Fraud Awareness Week, November 27 through December 1, and in celebration of Giving Tuesday on November 28, the Wisconsin Department of Financial
Wisconsin Beef Council: Enhancing school food service assets with the Beef Resource Guide
Do you enjoy cooking dinner for your family each night? Imagine having to cook lunch for hundreds of kids with different preferences every single day. The Wisconsin Beef Council has stepped in to make the school nutrition staff’s job a
Wisconsin Women in Government: Opens applications for the 2024 Leadership Seminar
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) invites aspiring leaders to apply for the transformative 2024 Leadership Seminar, an innovative program aimed at empowering women leaders in government and the private sector. In collaboration with the esteemed La Follette School of
Dept. of Transportation, WCHA: Recognize Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed Monday, November 27 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind motorists to give snowplow drivers plenty of space to complete their jobs safely. In partnership with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), the
Marquette Law School: To host ‘On the Issues’ looking at Wisconsin’s 2024 election outlook, Nov. 29
MILWAUKEE — Experts from the Marquette University Law School Poll, Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, and Marquette’s Department of Political Science will be guests for an “On the Issues” program looking at Wisconsin’s 2024
Dept. of Natural Resources: News, notes and observations from opening weekend of gun deer season
The opening weekend of this year’s gun deer season was a success for many. Read on to check out preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals. Preliminary License Sales Data Preliminary figures indicate the number of deer hunters in Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine announces five issues for $5 holiday sale
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine today announced special holiday pricing of five issues for $5 during the holiday season. This special pricing will be available for all subscribers, including renewals and gifts, through Jan. 2, 2024. A subscription is normally $8.97
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Encourage Wisconsinites to take care of mental health during the holiday season
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health during the holiday season. Earlier this year, in recognition of the troubling statistics seen over
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminder: 2024 State Park and Forest annual admission stickers and trail passes available for purchase Nov. 24
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes are now on sale. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail
Convergence Resource Center: Human trafficking takes center stage at Thanksgiving tables
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 23, 2023) – While most conversations around the Thanksgiving dinner table will be about gratitude, holiday shopping, and football, one nonprofit group wants victims of human trafficking to be included in people’s thoughts and conversations this year. HEMAD (Human
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces updated mobile office hours for Eau Claire County
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours in Eau Claire County at the time and location listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s
Burgelis campaign: Denounces homophobic campaign mudslinging
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Peter Burgelis denounced homophobic and intolerant campaign literature from an opponent on his campaign for City of Milwaukee 11th District Alderperson. Campaign literature falsely accuses Burgelis’ support of a convicted judge. Burgelis says,
Gov. Evers: Celebrates “Shop Small Wisconsin,” encourages Wisconsinites to shop local this holiday season
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. For the third consecutive year, Gov. Evers proclaimed “Shop Small Wisconsin” across the state. This year, Shop
Dept. of Workforce Development: October local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2023. In brief, the
Rep. Vining: Statement on concern for our Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Arab neighbors
MADISON–Over the weekend, a white supremacist neo-Nazi group organized a demonstration at the Capitol. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Over the weekend hatred and bigotry were on full, repugnant display at the Capitol when neo-Nazis showed up–clearly
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Black Earth, Dickeyville, Highland and West Baraboo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Black Earth, Dickeyville, Highland and West Baraboo are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their respective public drinking water
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for alleged water pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and owner Paul J. Bugar. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Deliver Radio Address celebrating Thanksgiving
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address, wishing Wisconsinites a happy Thanksgiving. The message was also shared as a video message that can be found here. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards brownfield grant to Cuba City
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Cuba City to assist with the investigation of potential environmental contamination at the site of a former dry cleaner. The award